Big Papi's Smile

Big Papi's Smile, originally uploaded by new hobby.

It helps me get through series like the one we're in the process of dropping to the White Sox.

He hasn't looked like a very happy camper whenever he's been asked about Manny's contract situation, but yesterday on the bases he showed once again why he's one of the best-liked players in baseball. My favorite moment was when he grabbed Juan Uribe by the jersey at third base and pulled him over for a bear hug and some conversation. This is the kind of thing - that momentary laugh and little mental vacation he gives you, just by being him - that I missed so much while he was on the DL.

Now we've dropped a second game on the South Side? Wake to the DL with shoulder stiffness? Clay Buccholz continues to collapse like a house of cards for at least one innning of each of his starts?

We've got Papi back. No problem, bro.

Comments

[Sammy]

Holy Crap. Is this a race with Yanks, Twinkies and Pale Hose to see who will be the wild-card bitches to the Rays? What year is this? How long have I been asleep? Next thing we'll hear is Brett Farve playing QB for the Jets. Oh wait...